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KRAS genotyping of paraffin-embedded colorectal cancer tissue in routine diagnostics: comparison of methods and impact of histology.
The Journal of molecular diagnostics : JMD - 1 Jan 2010
Weichert Wilko, Schewe Christiane, Lehmann Annika, Sers Christine, Denkert Carsten, Budczies Jan, Stenzinger Albrecht, Joos Hans, Landt Olfert, Heiser Volker, Röcken Christoph, Dietel Manfred
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KRAS mutation testing before anti-epidermal growth factor receptor therapy of metastatic colorectal cancer has become mandatory in Europe. However, considerable uncertainty exists as to which methods for detection can be applied in a reproducible and economically sound manner in the routine diagnostic setting. To answer this question, we examined 263 consecutive routine paraffin slide specimens. Genomic DNA was...
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